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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.40, 258.82 and 152.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.40, 258.82 and 152.89 is: 228.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.40 : 258.82 = 152.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.40/258.82 = 152.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.40x = 258.82 × 152.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.40x = 39,570.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,570.99/173.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.21

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